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Movie, broadway and radio stars often stopped by to entertain the troops. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unkn. This delightfully sentimental movie documents the reallife story of new york citys stage door canteen, an east coast version of the hollywood canteen, where. The stage door canteen was a real place located in new york that fed and entertained soldiers before being sent overseas to fight in world war ii. This film follows three soldiers as they visit the popular stage door canteen. Incidentally, the actor playing texas, michael harrison, later gained fame as cowboy star sunset carson.

Lexington museum board president tim ehrman has announced plans for the 24th annual stage door canteen to be held aboard the uss lexington museum on friday, 17 february 2017 at 7. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american musical film produced by sol lesser productions and directed by frank borzage. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The stage door canteen was an entertainment venue for american and allied servicemen that operated in the broadway theatre district of new york city. Bbs stage door canteen freedom a new american play, freedom tells the story of a holocaust survivor and an irish immigrant who meet hours before their american naturalization ceremony. Stage door canteen this is a manufactured on demand disc that was created using a dvdr disc. The film is set in the stage door canteen, a recreational center in new york for servicemen on leave, where they were served by theatrical volunteers. During that scene, earl oxford sang the song i left my heart at the stage door canteen in both versions. Harry potter complete 8 film collection dvd, 8disc set usa seller.

This musical is best known for featuring over 60 of hollywoods brightest stars as it tells the story of the stage door canteens, outfits designed to give. The film this is the army 1943 and the broadway play from which it was adapted include a scene set at the stage door canteen. Stage door canteen is one film that you can unashamedly call a once in a lifetime movie without feeling a bit embarrassed by saying it. This world war iiera musical features cameo appearances by nearly seventy hollywood celebrities. The national wwii museum in new orleans honors this memorable wartime tradition in our very own bbs stage door canteen, an exciting entertainment and dining destination. Stage door canteen dvd the indianapolis public library. By the way, both canteens were real places servicemen could go and eat, be entertained and even meet some famous performers. Critics choices dvd of stage door canteen is no winner in the quality stakes. The stage door canteen was in new york and sponsored by the american theater wing. The original stage door canteen inspired a cbs radio series 194245 and a 1943 film. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and.

The bomber had 76 consecutive nonabortive missions and had completed 105 missions by the end of world. Stage door canteen 1943 amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. D with her team of doughnut dollies at the war and peace show in 1998 in a small marquee with a tea urn, a few tables and chairs but lots of friends coming along for a cuppa in that hot beltring sun. She caused mass hysteria one night when she arrived straight from the set of the fantasy film kismet covered in gold. The tale takes place at the first canteen in manhattan and chronicles the romance between three. Their story provides the backdrop for showing the greatest film, stage, comedy, and musical actors of the day performing multiple plays, acts, and musical numbers, or serving drinks and food to u. Soldiers museum american theatre wing stage door canteen.

Watch stage door canteen online stream full movie directv. There was a real stage door canteen for allied service men run along the lines of a uso canteen, except that it was entirely staffed by volunteers from new yorks theatrical and music communities, many of whom appear in this film, along with dozens of cameos by radio and film personalities. A generation later, the same industry made up its mind to treat my generation with contempt. The united service organizations was chartered february 4, 1941 during world war ii, the bestknown uso center in the u. In this boymeetscanteengirl story set in a stage door canteen in manhattan, three enlisted men on a oneday pass in new york fall in love with three young hostesses at the canteen. Stage door canteen what stood a good chance of emerging a big short under less skillful hands than sol lesser proves a sock filmusical of great stature. He also wrote the script for hollywood canteen, and this time directed it as well. The film was produced by sol lesser s principal artists productions and directed by frank borzage. The canteen measured 40 by 80 feet and could accommodate 500 people at a time. The sensational cast includes katherine hepburn, helen hayes, gracie fields, edgar bergen, charlie mccarthy, harpo marx, gypsy rose lee, ethel merman, and the always outrageous. Stage door canteen 1943 letterboxd your life in film.

Admission was limited to enlisted men and noncommissioned officers. Wwii canteen girl kept troops company from afar for 15 minutes each week, phyllis jeanne creore spoke and sang to the servicemen and their loved ones in her nbc radio broadcast. The movie, stage door canteen, features a fictional young woman. Stage door canteen 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Many were leaving home for the first time and the canteen offered a welcome opportunity to forget their anxietiesif only for a timewith entertainment, fellowship, and a little american spirit. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto.

Bbs stage door canteen presents a wonderful weekly series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of this incomparable era. Stage door canteen is a fun little film to watch, especially if you remember who xavier cugat and paul muni were way back when. Mar 04, 2018 the first stage door canteen dance was set up and run by deborah mrs. As done in stage door canteen this parading of showworld notables has some real dramatic point. Part of my 5 directors x 5 unseen films 11 challenge manhattans celebrated stage door canteen on 44th street was a nightclub that operated during world war ii under the auspices of the the american theater wing, bringing the single women of new york together with visiting gis in a safe environment. Stage door canteen film media in category stage door canteen film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Daves showier sensibilities with a film under his complete control. We have been collecting canteen memorabilia for over fifteen years. With the end of world war ii, the stage door canteen was shut down. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unknown cast. The songs of world war ii various artists on allmusic 1999.

In this boymeets canteen girl story set in a stage door canteen in manhattan, three enlisted men on a oneday pass in new york fall in love with three young hostesses at the canteen. The price of admission was food supplies for the kitchen, and more than half a ton of sugar was collected. Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. Benjamin david benny goodman1 30, 1909, 1986 was an american jazz and swing. Adapted from the play of the same name, it tells the story of several wouldbe actresses who live together in a boarding house at 158 west 58th street in new york city. Pages in category stage door canteen film this category contains only the following page. This delightfully sentimental movie set itself apart from the many other world war ii films of the day made to boost american morale. Three soldiers meet three girls and find romance at new york citys famous canteen before going overseas. The film was made by rko pathe studios, using a replica of the new york venue on the studios culver city, california, site.

Stage door canteen, dvd, manufactured on demand, musicals theatrical, 644827196623. Red skelton told the jokes and bing crosby crooned. Without comparing its unfair to judge, but ill bet the image disc is better it only came out last march, and savant didnt think to request it. Daves showier sensibilities with a film under his complete control, or because hollywood is just made that way. The place was the stage door canteen and the guests were the steady stream of gis headed off to war. The upcoming event will commemorate the 74th anniversary of the commissioning of uss lexington cv16. Headlining the starstudded cast will be the uss lexington big band orchestra. Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during. Friday, february 17, 2017 get your tickets before this event sells out.

Described as a magical evening of nostalgia, this fundraising event has been a complete sellout for the last twentysix years. Carson wants to go back west with ella sue margaret early when the fightings done. Corpus christi the uss lexington museums 27th annual stage door canteen is coming up on friday, february 14th from 711 p. It follows roughly the same template as stage door canteen, but there is a note of flashiness here that comes from either mr. A war time romance bloomes in wwii between canteen hostess eileen and visiting soldier dakota at new yorks famous stage door canteen. Aline macmahon, gypsy rose lee, alan mowbray, harry j. In 1943, hollywood glorified new yorks stage door canteen in a movie of the same name and the public responded to its wartime sentiments by making it a big boxoffice attraction because the story was sympathetic to the romantic problems of the hostesses who fell in love with. A selection of original ww2 stage door canteen memorabilia from our private collection.

An exercise in unfocused overkill that, ultimately, steamrolled its good intentions under 2 grueling minutes of flagwaving hokum. The stage door canteen dance is an authentic recreation of the wartime service mens entertainment center, with the best 1940s music. Its about american celebrities giving their time and talent for the morale of its men and women. Audience at the stage door canteen digital file from intermediary roll film. Stage door canteen was a popular film with audiences, and the success of its release encouraged warner bros. Freddie rich, constantin bakaleinikoff, and fletcher henderson.

With cheryl walker, william terry, judith anderson, kenny baker. Stage door canteen 1943 le film complet en streaming. The story follows several women volunteers at the canteen. The first stage door canteen opened in new york on 2 march 1942, in the basement of the 44th street theater. As the real stage door canteen was busy, it was rebuild in new york and at rko. Dakota smith william terry, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and movies appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. Stage door canteen downloadable video san francisco. Allstar cameos and 6 big bands abound in this cinema classic filmed in both new york and hollywood. Dakota smith william terry, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and movies. Wild, sol lesser, william terry, lucile gleason, elliott nugent, bert lytell, ethel waters, margaret early, julie conway, helen menken, sunset carson, judith anderson, henry armetta.

The documentary showbiz goes to war 1982 said of this movie. Often fascinating look at legends of the era, with borzages fervent emotionalism. The sensational cast includes katherine hepburn, helen hayes, gracie fields, edgar bergen, charlie mccarthy, harpo marx, gypsy rose lee, ethel merman, and. A young soldier on a pass in new york city finds entertainment and romance when he visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars host servicemen during the war. Watch stage door canteen starring cheryl walker in this musical on directv. Three stage door canteen girls, operating like uso hostesses in manhattan during the war, fall in love with three lonesome soldiers as hundreds of stars and personalities keep them company, and the biggest swing bands entertain them. A romance set in nycs stage door canteen for wwii service members. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Bbs stage door canteen the national wwii museum new orleans. The film features many celebrity cameo appearances as it relates a simple drama set in the famed new york city restaurant and nightclub for american and allied servicemen during world war ii.

The 1943 hollywood film stage door canteen the success of the new york canteen prompted sol lesser in 1943 to produce a film named after the popular service mens center and featured 48 stars of the big screen and 6 name big bands. Dakota meets a pretty young hostess, eileen, and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance. A young soldier on a pass in new york city finds entertainment and romance when he visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars appear to host servicemen during the war. Like the film hollywood canteen an incredible number of major entertainers were packed into a two hour special to boost morale. Rare oldies video with mr benny goodman vesves his orchestra from the film stage door canteen.

May 31, 2009 after americas entry into ww ii, the belasco was reopened as the stage door canteen for the entertainment of servicemen. The title refers to an actual new york city location that was staffed and operated by members of. The original stage door canteen the national wwii museum. Media in category stage door canteen film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. Be sure that you get the 2minute version of the film and not the shorter 93minute version that cuts out a lot of the performances.

Ms of foreign secretary sir anthony eden on stage of club for servicemen and women. A look at ethel waters ethel waters is on a very long list of popular and revered celebrities who appear in the 1943 film, stage door canteen. While its contribution to encouraging wartime morale was. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Closing night of the stage door canteen jan, 23, 1946. Stage door canteen was produced by sol lesser for united artists and designed as a huge benefit show, with eightysix and a half percent of the profits going to the american theatre wing to establish additional canteens across the u. Stage door canteen an event attended by general eisenhower. The complete series seasons 120 new box set sealed. The canteen offered servicemen nights of dancing, entertainment, food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even opportunities to hobnob with celebrities and. By the beginning of the twentyfirst century, such africanamerican actors and actresses as sidney poitier, ossie davis, and ruby dee were thought of as pioneers who helped black performers break into the field of dramatic arts. On its opening night entertainers included a comedian, a ballet dancer, and actors gertrude lawrence, tallulah bankhead, and walter pidgeon. Stage door canteen manufactured on demand on tcm shop. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic.